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Places in News: Fiji
Context:
- The Indian President was awarded the Companion of the Order of Fiji, Fiji’s highest civilian honour.
- She praised the strong ties between India and Fiji and expressed India’s readiness to partner with Fiji to build a stronger, more resilient, and prosperous nation.
About Fiji:
- It is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean, situated northeast of New Zealand and southwest of Hawaii.
- It does not share land borders with any other country.
- Official Name: Republic of Fiji.
- Form of Government: Republic.
- Capitals: Suva.
- Official Languages: English, Fijian, Fiji Hindi.
- Money: Fijian Dollar (FJD).
- Location: It is part of Melanesia and the continent of Oceania.
- Major Islands: Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Taveuni, and Kadavu.
- Major Mountain Ranges: Mount Tomanivi (highest), Uluigalau, Voma etc.
- Major Rivers: Over 70% of this island is drained by three large river systems, the Rewa, Navua and Sigatoka, which enter the sea along the south coast.
- Natural Resources: Include timber, fish, gold, copper, offshore oil potential, and hydropower.
- Climate: Temperatures in Fiji remain relatively constant throughout the year, averaging around 23°C -25°C in the dry season (May-October) and 26°C -27°C in the wet season (November-April).
- It has one of the most developed economies in the Pacific, relying heavily on its tourism and sugar industries.